BBQ Pineapple Glazed Pork Steaks
BBQ Pineapple Glazed Pork Steaks are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for summer cookouts or special occasions. Juicy pork steaks are marinated in a luscious pineapple glaze and grilled to perfection, resulting in mouthwatering tenderness and vibrant tropical notes. Impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork loin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 pineapple slices
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, olive oil, lime juice, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate the pork steaks in the mixture for at least 1 hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, marinating pineapple juice, and red pepper flakes until simmering and thickened.
- Remove pork from marinade (discard marinade) and grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through (145°F/63°C internal temperature).
- Grill pineapple slices for the last few minutes until golden.
- Serve the pork steaks topped with grilled pineapple and drizzled with BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork steak (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added sweetness and variety, consider substituting pineapple with mango or peach. Increase heat levels by adding jalapeños to the marinade or garnishing with fresh cilantro. Make this dish ahead of time by marinating overnight or grilling in advance to reheat later.